With the prosperity of leaks and a typically tight-lipped company approach, Nike often doesn’t confirm the existence of a sneaker until right before it releases. That changed Thursday, as the Swoosh revealed more than 30 shoes that will drop over the course of 2024 in an unprecedented preview on the SNKRS app.
Next year will see the return of iconic shoes in Dunks previously exclusive to Japan and two key Foamposite colorways, as well as the revival of cult favorites in the Clogposite and Air Sunder Max, now known as the Air Max SNDR. ACG heads will also be happy to see the return of several casual silhouettes, including mules, as well as the first-time inclusion of Gore-Tex for the Mountain Fly 2 Low.
Dunks and SB Dunks
The 2024 Dunk Low slate is highlighted by “Reverse Curry” and “Reverse Ultraman” colorways, two CO.JP sneakers that released in 1999 exclusively in Japan. A clean silver and blue colorway will also come from Nike proper, while an SB Dunk Low “City of Love” pack will consist of variants in cream and burgundy.
The Foamposite Family
The Air Foamposite One is set to return in its iconic “Royal” blue and “Eggplant” colorways, while its mule brethren Clogposite will get neon yellow, cream, and silver colorways.
ACG and More Outdoor Sneakers
In addition to bringing Gore-Tex to the contemporary Mountain Fly 2 model, Nike ACG will also revive the Rufus and Izy, two moccosin-like slip-ons, and the trail-oriented Exploraid and Torre Mid models. While not from ACG, another outdoor-oriented retro will release in the Air Terra Humara.
Archival Runners, Cross-Trainers, and More
Originally intended as a cross-trainer, the Air Max SNDR will return in bright yellow, pink, and orange variants. The model dates back to 1999 and features a Lycra spandex upper, zipper shroud, and a “heel lock fit system.”
On the archival running front, Nike will bring the Pegasus 2K5, Pegasus Wave, and Air Max 180 back into the fold. The Air Max 1 will also get its original “Big Bubble” proportions in a women’s-exclusive “Royal Blue” colorway.
Rounding out the announced assortment for 2024 is the LD-1000 SP, a throwback to Nike’s earliest “waffle”-soled days, and an Air Footscape Woven in a pleasing “Rainbow” colorway.
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Ian Servantes is a Senior Trending News Editor for Footwear News specializing in sneaker coverage. He’s previously reported on streetwear and sneakers at Input and Highsnobiety after beginning his career on the pop culture beat. He subscribes to the idea that “ball is life” and doesn’t fuss over his kicks getting dirty.
